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Oncology Specialist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, typically medicine or oncology subspecialties. Academic medical centers, NCI-designated cancer centers, and large hospital networks are the most active H-1B sponsors for this title.
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Get Access To All JobsLOCATION: The territory is the Pacific Northwest including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming.
We're looking for a dynamic Clinical Oncology Specialist (COS) to join our newly established Breast Oncology specialty team. This is a high-impact, tumor-specific role focused on accelerating the adoption and growth of Signatera—our groundbreaking, first-in-class MRD ctDNA test. As a COS, you'll act as a strategic field partner and a key representative of Natera Oncology, collaborating cross-functionally to engage key opinion leaders (KOLs) across integrated delivery networks, academic medical centers, hospital systems, and select community oncology practices.
Primary stakeholders include Breast Surgeons, Breast Radiologists, Radiation Oncologist, Medical Oncologists and Pathologists. Success in this role demands a deep understanding of the breast oncology space, strong clinical acumen, and the ability to navigate complex healthcare systems while fostering trusted, value-driven relationships.
We're seeking individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and are driven by purpose, passion, and the pursuit of clinical excellence. Frequent travel is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a strategic territory plan focused on growth and account penetration
- Identify and engage KOLs and key accounts to integrate Signatera into clinical decision-making
- Drive new business development while expanding and deepening existing relationships
- Maximize return on investment through consistent sales activity and cross-functional collaboration
- Deliver impactful clinical education to physicians and care teams
- Serve as a trusted resource in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
- Build deep understanding of Natera's oncology solutions, internal processes, and competitor landscape
- Call on targeted physicians and practices to promote Natera's oncology products and services
- Drive product adoption by influencing clinical decision-making at the provider and system level
- Monitor account performance and market trends; escalate issues and identify new opportunities
- Consistently conduct business in an ethical, transparent, and professional manner
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- 5+ years of successful experience in breast oncology, surgical sales, or molecular diagnostics preferred
- Deep knowledge of academic and community oncology markets, precision medicine, and reimbursement landscape
- Ability to travel frequently, including overnight travel as needed
- Valid driver's license and safe driving record
- Proven leadership, business acumen, and strong communication skills
- Travel: ~75% (combination of road and air travel)
Key Competencies
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Strategic, forward-thinking, and data-driven mindset
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments
- Strong clinical understanding of oncology and molecular diagnostics
- Comfortable navigating complex healthcare systems and engaging senior stakeholders.
Total compensation includes a competitive base salary and uncapped quarterly commissions. In addition we offer a car allowance and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
OUR OPPORTUNITY
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.
The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you'll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you'll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!
Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
LOCATION: The territory is the Pacific Northwest including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming.
We're looking for a dynamic Clinical Oncology Specialist (COS) to join our newly established Breast Oncology specialty team. This is a high-impact, tumor-specific role focused on accelerating the adoption and growth of Signatera—our groundbreaking, first-in-class MRD ctDNA test. As a COS, you'll act as a strategic field partner and a key representative of Natera Oncology, collaborating cross-functionally to engage key opinion leaders (KOLs) across integrated delivery networks, academic medical centers, hospital systems, and select community oncology practices.
Primary stakeholders include Breast Surgeons, Breast Radiologists, Radiation Oncologist, Medical Oncologists and Pathologists. Success in this role demands a deep understanding of the breast oncology space, strong clinical acumen, and the ability to navigate complex healthcare systems while fostering trusted, value-driven relationships.
We're seeking individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and are driven by purpose, passion, and the pursuit of clinical excellence. Frequent travel is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a strategic territory plan focused on growth and account penetration
- Identify and engage KOLs and key accounts to integrate Signatera into clinical decision-making
- Drive new business development while expanding and deepening existing relationships
- Maximize return on investment through consistent sales activity and cross-functional collaboration
- Deliver impactful clinical education to physicians and care teams
- Serve as a trusted resource in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
- Build deep understanding of Natera's oncology solutions, internal processes, and competitor landscape
- Call on targeted physicians and practices to promote Natera's oncology products and services
- Drive product adoption by influencing clinical decision-making at the provider and system level
- Monitor account performance and market trends; escalate issues and identify new opportunities
- Consistently conduct business in an ethical, transparent, and professional manner
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- 5+ years of successful experience in breast oncology, surgical sales, or molecular diagnostics preferred
- Deep knowledge of academic and community oncology markets, precision medicine, and reimbursement landscape
- Ability to travel frequently, including overnight travel as needed
- Valid driver's license and safe driving record
- Proven leadership, business acumen, and strong communication skills
- Travel: ~75% (combination of road and air travel)
Key Competencies
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Strategic, forward-thinking, and data-driven mindset
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments
- Strong clinical understanding of oncology and molecular diagnostics
- Comfortable navigating complex healthcare systems and engaging senior stakeholders.
Total compensation includes a competitive base salary and uncapped quarterly commissions. In addition we offer a car allowance and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
OUR OPPORTUNITY
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.
The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you'll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you'll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!
Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Oncology Specialist
Verify your specialty occupation classification upfront
Pull the O*NET profile for Oncology Specialist before applying. It documents the degree requirements USCIS uses to confirm specialty occupation status, which strengthens your petition if an RFE questions whether the role qualifies.
Target NCI-designated cancer centers directly
NCI-designated cancer centers have dedicated international recruitment infrastructure and file H-1B petitions regularly for clinical and research oncology roles. Filter your search on Migrate Mate by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in oncology-related SOC codes.
Get your medical credentials evaluated early
If your medical degree is from outside the U.S., USCIS requires a credential evaluation confirming equivalency to a U.S. degree. Use a NACES-member evaluator and request the report before your employer files the I-129 to avoid petition delays.
Understand the DOL prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run your role through the OFLC Wage Search before offer negotiations so you know the Level I through Level IV wage range applicable to your position.
Clarify cap-exempt status with academic medical employers
Hospital systems affiliated with a university or nonprofit research institution may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning you can start any time of year without waiting for the October 1 cap-subject start date. Confirm the employer's cap-exempt status before accepting an offer.
Ask about premium processing before your start date
USCIS premium processing upgrades adjudication to 15 business days. For oncology roles with a credentialing or hospital privileging timeline, confirm whether your employer will file with premium processing so your start date aligns with your department's onboarding window.
H-1B Visa Oncology Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Oncology Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Oncology Specialist positions require at least a medical degree or a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related biomedical or clinical field, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation definition. The O*NET profile for this occupation documents the degree requirement, and most employers include this in the H-1B petition to preempt RFEs questioning qualification.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Oncology Specialists?
Academic medical centers, NCI-designated cancer centers, large hospital networks, and oncology-focused research institutions are the most active sponsors. Many of these are affiliated with universities or nonprofit research organizations, which can qualify them as cap-exempt H-1B employers. You can search employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for oncology roles on Migrate Mate.
How does cap-exempt status affect my H-1B timeline as an oncology candidate?
Cap-exempt employers, typically those affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions, can file H-1B petitions year-round and are not subject to the annual 85,000-slot cap or the April lottery. If your offer is from a cap-exempt institution, your petition can be filed and approved on a rolling basis, and your start date isn't locked to October 1.
What documentation do I need if my medical degree is from outside the United States?
USCIS requires a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization confirming your foreign medical degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field. You'll also need to provide transcripts and any board certifications. Request this evaluation before your employer files the I-129 to prevent delays in adjudication.
What is the H-1B grace period if my oncology position ends before my visa expires?
USCIS allows a 60-day grace period after your H-1B employment ends, during which you can remain in the U.S. to find a new sponsoring employer or transition to another visa status. A new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period expires to maintain your lawful status without requiring you to leave.